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Hippo Regius (also known as Hippo or Hippone) is the ancient name of the modern city of Annaba, Algeria. It historically served as an important city for the Phoenicians, Berbers, Romans, and Vandals. Hippo was the capital city of the Vandal Kingdom from 435 to 439 AD.
Hippo, ancient port on the coast of North Africa, located near the modern town of Annaba (formerly Bône) in Algeria. Hippo was probably first settled by Carthaginians in the 4th century bce. It later became the home of Numidian rulers. Under Roman control it was first made a municipium (a community.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 2, 2023 · The ruins of Hippo Regius, overlooked by the imposing colonial-era Basilica of St. Augustine, are among the most evocative in Algeria. The forum is one of North Africa's largest. It features an inscription extending over two lines across its entire width.
- Carole Raddato
Hippo Regius was a Roman port in Algeria, where St. Augustine was Bishop. Learn about its history, sites, museums and roads, and see a map and directions.
OVERVIEW. Set out to the ancient port close to the Tunisian border and that was the home of Augustine of Hippo and a center of early Christianity known as Hippo Regius.
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The ancient Carthaginian Hippo or Hippone received from the Romans the name of Hippo Regius; it was created a colony of the Empire, and with Carthage. it was one of the most opulent commercial centres of Roman Africa. In 428 A.D. Hippone was besieged by the Vandals for 14 months.
Hippo Regius was a city in Numidia, modern Algeria, that was a center of Christianity and the seat of St. Augustine. Learn about its history, synods, churches, monasteries, and archeological remains.
